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To: Lane3 who wrote (94241)	1/8/2005 10:00:33 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (1) of 793801

Taking care of oneself rather than waiting for the authorities was a factor in the movie. I wrote about Smallpox as a terrorism threat and possible individual solutions over a year before the Homeland Security Act was passed and Department of Homeland Security was founded. Now that Homeland Security is operating, we have a government solution...Or do we? At www.ready.gov, Homeland Security speaks to us, in clear terms, about what advice we should expect from the authorities during nuclear, chemical and biological attacks. Here are some quotes from the website: Biological Threat “In the event of a biological attack, public health officials may not immediately be able to provide information on what you should do.” Radiation Threat “As with any emergency, local authorities may not be able to immediately provide information on what is happening and what you should do.” Chemical Threat “Quickly try to define the impacted area or where the chemical is coming from if possible.” “Take immediate action to get away.” Though not inspiring or reassuring, the Homeland Security website messages are clear enough. They tell us to NOT depend on the authorities and that you must decide what to do.

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